Jimmy Buffett dies aged 76 as tributes flood in for 'Margaritaville' singer

Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday aged 76, according to a statement published on his official website.

Buffett, who wrote and performed the 1977 hit song"Margaritaville," founded a business empire including resorts, casinos, restaurants, retirement communities, and a radio station, amassing a personal fortune of $1 billion by June 2023, according to Forbes. In a statement, his team said:"Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.

"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." Jimmy Buffett on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. The singer passed away aged 76 on Friday"surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs."

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